Mary J. Blige to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Carol Ozemhoya | OW Contributor |
1/8/2018, 4:54 p.m.

Mary J. Blige

Celebrated singer Mary J. Blige will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the recording category. The ceremony will take place on Jan. 11 at 6201 Hollywood Blvd. in front of Eastown. Sean “Diddy” Combs will join Hollywood Chamber president and CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star, reports Variety.

“Mary J. Blige is one of the most popular singers of our generation. Fans will be thrilled to see her star on the Boulevard as her career milestones are celebrated on this very famous sidewalk,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. The Grammy Award-winning artist has recently been recognized for her acting work. Blige received Golden Globe Award, SAG Award and Critics’ Choice Award nominations for her role in Dee Rees’ period drama “Mudbound,” as well as a Golden Globe nom for best original song for “Mighty River.”